Balakrishna’s loose talk in the Assembly has sparked outrage in both the Mega camp and YCP circles, after he made remarks insulting Chiranjeevi and Jagan Mohan Reddy.
The actor cum politician is already under fire, with critics recalling his infamous gun-shooting episode and his earlier pleas for ticket price hikes for his 'Akhanda' during Jagan Mohan Reddy’s regime.
Meanwhile, Akhanda 2 is slated for release on December 5th.
While the Andhra Pradesh government is backing his film, the situation in Telangana remains uncertain as recent court directives may play a role. But the real threat isn’t government policy this time; it’s the negative campaign.
With two major groups of moviegoers hurt, social media trolls, memes and coordinated takedowns of the film seem inevitable, as has happened to many actors in the past.
According to netizens, the only way Balakrishna can shield Akhanda 2 from backlash is by issuing a public apology to both Chiranjeevi and former CM Jagan Mohan Reddy.
Insiders recall how Balayya, despite his “lion” image, once humbled himself before then Cinematography Minister Perni Nani and CM Jagan for a ticket hike for 'Akhanda'.
They say now again, he will bow down to say sorry for both Chiranjeevi and Jagan Mohan Reddy in the interest of his film.
Whether he will step down once again and apologize to both camps remains to be seen.
